Is there an authentic hadith stating that whoever applies kohl on Wednesday will become blind after forty days?
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No has been reported that warns against applying kohl on Wednesday. It appears to be among the fabricated traditions concerning ill omens associated with this day. What is known is the Prophet's urging (peace and blessings be upon him) to apply kohl with antimony (ithmid) due to its benefits for vision. He had a kohl container from which he applied kohl every night, and he never suffered from blindness.
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